In Old Santa Fe (1934)

Kentucky loses his horse in a rigged horse race and gets framed for the murder of a stagecoach driver.

Director:

David Howard

Writers:

Colbert Clark (screenplay), James Gruen (screenplay),

Stars:

Ken Maynard, Evalyn Knapp, H.B. Warner

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ken Maynard	...	Ken aka 'Kentucky'
Evalyn Knapp	...	Lila Miller
H.B. Warner	...	Charlie Miller
Kenneth Thomson	...	Matt Korber - alias Mr. Chandler
George 'Gabby' Hayes	...	Cactus (as George Hayes)
Wheeler Oakman	...	Tracy
George Burton	...	Henchman Red
George Chesebro	...	Henchman Nick
Gene Autry	...	Gene Autry

Storyline

Gangster Chandler and his accomplice Tracy arrive at a dude ranch. Cowboy Kentucky arrives at the same time. When Tracy double-crosses his boss and has the stage robbed, Kentucky finds the outlaws and brings them in. Tracy frames him for the murder of the driver but his pal Cactus gets him out of jail. He returns just as Chandler shoots Tracy and Kentucky finds himself arrested for another murder.

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Plot Keywords:

horse | cowboy | singing cowboy | singer | musician | 

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Taglines:

An unusual and colorful western with music and a beautiful background.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Romance | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 November 1934 (USA)

Also Known As:

Down in Old Santa Fe

Filming Locations:

Kentucky, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mascot Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

64 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (International Sound Recording Company)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Smiley Burnette's film debut.

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Connections

Featured in Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs (2000)

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Soundtracks

Because You Didn't Get a Girl"
Sung by Ken Maynard
Dubbed by 'Bob Nolan'

User Reviews

A Must for Autry, Hayes, Maynard and Bob Nolan (dubbing for Ken Maynard) Fams

Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette made an auspicious debut in the Ken Maynard vehicle, "In Old Santa Fe" (1934). Although their footage is limited to a couple of musical numbers, they still make quite an impression. Furthermore, the movie is almost in the "A" class. Filled with great action, plus humor, plus excellent acting (particularly from Ken Maynard, Gabby Hayes, Evalyn Knapp, H.B. Warner, Kenneth Thomson and Wheeler Oakman), stylish direction by David Howard, a fast-paced script, class-"A" songs and superb production values, "In Old Santa Fe" is a must-have DVD, especially for fans of Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Gabby Hayes (in full flight here), Ken Maynard (who comes across with far more personality than usual), and even Bob Nolan (who dubs Maynard's comic song, "That's What I Like About My Dog").